Why doesn't Daisy report Alice's bullying?

D. She knows it won't make any kind of a difference.

A. She thinks she can handle the situation by herself.

B. She worries that Alice's bullying will get even worse.

C. She realizes that Alice will eventually move on to someone else.

Why is Daisy so upset when Alice steps on her painting?

D. The painting reminded her of the last time she saw her father.

A. The painting was going to be a gift for her parents.

B. The painting was destroyed and would disappoint her mother.

C. The painting needed to be turned into her teacher.

Daisy wants to keep Muffin because he…

A. needs Daisy as much as she needs him.

B. would be lost and die without her care.

C. could guard her against Alice at school.

D. reminds her of the biscuits from the old lady.

Which statement identifies the main theme of the short story?

C. It can be reassuring to have a friend on your side to help you through challenges you may encounter.

A. Adults often don't understand the torments that children suffer in school at the hands of bullies.

B. It's important to stand up for yourself and your safety, as others will not always be there to help you.

D. Living through a war is a significant experience that can change a person and their views on life.

How does the setting develop the theme of the short story?

C. The story takes place during World War II, drawing parallels between Daisy's bullies and the violent actions of Germany.

A. The story takes place during World War II, revealing how Daisy is confronted with more obstacles than the average child.

B. The story takes place at the end of the World War II, emphasizing how eventually all conflicts resolve.

D. The story takes place during World War II bombings, stressing the importance of remaining calm during emergencies.

How does Daisy's point of view on Alice differ from the majority of the adults in her life?

B. Daisy knows how mean and hurtful Alice is to her and other students, while adults fail to see the bullying and address it.

A. Daisy recognizes how harmful Alice's bullying is to other students, while the adults see it as harmless fun.

C. Daisy thinks that Alice might be a good person deep down, while the adults think she is nothing more than a bad kid.

D. Daisy hates Alice because she bullies her, while adults recognize that Alice is acting out because of a difficult home life.

How is Daisy most affected by the loss of the old lady?

She feels like she doesn't have someone on her side to support her story of Alice's bullying.

B. She feels more alone than ever without the old lady or her dog to keep her company during school.

C. She feels more fearful about the air raids, as they feel much more real and dangerous now.

D. She feels anger towards the war, as she is tired of being afraid and losing people that she cares about.

What is revealed through the author's use of third-person limited point of view?

A. Why Daisy was afraid of Alice, how it affected her, and how she worked to resolve the problem.

B. The reason why all of the students have to practice going to the bomb shelter.

C. Why Daisy's mom did not interfere when she learned that Alice was a bully.

D. Why Daisy was afraid of Alice's friends, Maggie and Pat.

Based on Daisy's mom's comment in paragraph 16, the reader can conclude that Daisy's mom -

B. does not believe that a young bully can cause the same amount of harm as a Nazi.

A. does not want Daisy to concern herself with how kids treat each other.

C. feels that Daisy brought this trouble on herself.

D. thinks Daisy overreacts to Alice's jokes.

Which of the situations from the story are examples of irony?

A. A small dog wouldn't scare most people, especially someone who intentionally bullies others. Instead, Alice is terrified of an animal much smaller than herself.

C. The children and the teachers practice going to the air raid shelters for protection from enemy forces, but it turns out to be one more place where Daisy is not protected from her own enemy.

B. Hearing the teacher praise Daisy's art work gave Alice another reason to be awful toward Daisy.

D. The school once had a beautiful ornamental gate, but because of the war, it was replaced with a less attractive wooden gate.

Based on the interactions between the old lady and Daisy before the bombing, what theme does the author develop?

D. You should always help those in need.

A. Older people should always help younger people.

B. Problems can be solved through kindness.

C. People can become friends despite age differences.

The old lady's willingness to stand up for Daisy in the rising action affects the resolution because Daisy -

D. chose to take care of Muffin just as the old lady chose to help Daisy.

A. realizes that she should be kinder to Alice.

B. learns that you can only rely on yourself.

C. decides that making friends is more important than sharing her art with her family.

How does Daisy's fear of Alice influence the events in the excerpt?

C. By prompting her to ask the old lady for help which allowed her to forge a bond with Muffin.

A. By allowing her to make friends with kids who were also victims of Alice, Maggie, and Pat.

B. By causing her to avoid Alice whenever possible.

D. By encouraging her to create art depicting good people fighting against enemy forces.

"Muffin" Quiz

Authored by Andrea Wald

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2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following describes the children of Cippenham Primary School?

A. They struggle to live their lives as war rages on.

B. They think it's normal to live through a war.

C. They never grow entirely accustomed to life during war.

D. They no longer fear the dangers of war.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

When Daisy is bullied by Alice and her gang,

A. they get in trouble with their teacher.

B. they don't physically harm Daisy.

C. Daisy is the one who gets in trouble.

D. Daisy refuses to fight back.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following describes Daisy's interaction with the old lady?

A. The old lady stands up for Daisy when she gets bullied.

B. The old lady sends Muffin after the bullies for Daisy.

C. The old lady threatens the bullies for hurting Daisy.

D. The old lady watches silently as Daisy gets bullied.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why does Daisy go to the old lady's house?

A. She is hiding from Alice and her gang.

B. She doesn't have any friends to talk to.

C. She is hungry and needs a place to rest.

D. She hopes the old lady will help her.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following describes the air raid?

A. It is the same as every other raid.

B. It damages the shelter Daisy is in.

C. It is nothing compared to Alice's bullying.

D. It is more violent and closer than usual.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following describes how Daisy feels about the old lady's death?

A. She is unsurprised, as death is common during the war.

B. She is shocked by how suddenly the old lady is gone.

C. She is heart-broken to have lost her close friend.

D. She is worried about Muffin being trapped in the wreckage.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Muffin runs from Daisy because he…

A. is stressed from the recent events.

B. doesn't remember Daisy.

C. is afraid she's going to hurt him.

D. is still expecting the old lady to return.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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